Got Low Ceilings? No Worries!
It can be frustrating constantly having to accommodate the niggling shortcomings of a property. Yet, for nearly every source of woe - from size issues to poor window placement - there are a few tricks to have up your sleeve for tackling them with good humour. Low or uneven ceilings are a common feature, particularly in older, unrenovated houses, but they’re certainly no reason to despair. Here are three design tips for maximising the feeling of height in your home.
1. Use lighting carefully
Always paint low ceilings a lighter shade than that of the walls. Lighting can then be used to accentuate this difference and especially bring attention to the immense feeling of blank expanse which the colours of the room fade up into. Instead of overhead fixtures, use standing and table lamps to uplight the walls and draw the eye to their height.
2. Invest in low furniture
Many styles of design, for example Japanese and Indonesian design, are well-equipped for complementing low ceilings, being low themselves! There is a large market for such products - sunken beds and dining tables carry an air of exotic luxury, of simple relaxation and closeness to the earth. Practical and attractive, such styles shift the aesthetic focus of a room.
3. Try full-length windows
By allowing the room to be dominated by natural light, it will feel drastically more spacious - this helps to alleviate any atmosphere of claustrophobia which you may worry is brought by low ceilings. When paired with a relatively minimalist room, this technique can work wonders.
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